Eddie Burke

Born: 10/6/1866 in Northumberland, PA, USA

Died: 11/26/1907 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-19 | Final Game: 1897-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 161 lbs

Full name: Edward D. Burke

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Biography

Eddie Burke was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, known for his dynamic playing style and offensive prowess. Born in 1866, Burke's career spanned from 1890 to 1904, during which he participated in 855 games. He amassed a total of 983 hits and demonstrated his power with 30 home runs, while also contributing significantly with 413 RBIs. His batting average of .28 showcased his ability to hit consistently, making him a valuable asset to his teams. In addition to his hitting skills, Burke was an adept base runner, finishing his career with 293 stolen bases, which reflected the aggressive style of play common in the era. Burke played during a transformative period in baseball, where the game was evolving with a focus on speed and power. His contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impact on the game, and he remains a noteworthy figure in the history of early professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
855	3516	747	983	142	57	30	413	293	319	245	0.280	0.352	0.378	0.730	258.9

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .352 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.730 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1890	PHI	NL	100	430	85	113	16	11	4	50	38	49	40	0.263	.260 (+1%)	.336 (+4%)	.351 (+8%)	.687 (+6%)	472.9
1890	PIT	NL	31	124	17	26	5	2	1	7	6	14	9	0.210	.260 (-19%)	.336 (-12%)	.351 (-13%)	.687 (-13%)	472.9
1891	ML3	AA	35	144	31	34	9	0	2	21	7	12	19	0.236	.254 (-7%)	.331 (+2%)	.343 (-1%)	.675 (avg)	53.7
1892	CIN	NL	15	41	6	6	1	0	0	4	2	9	4	0.146	—	—	—	—	-131.8
1892	NY1	NL	89	363	81	94	10	5	6	41	42	46	37	0.259	.244 (+6%)	.316 (+11%)	.327 (+11%)	.644 (+11%)	-131.8
1893	NY1	NL	135	537	122	150	23	10	9	80	54	51	32	0.279	.279 (avg)	.356 (+3%)	.379 (+8%)	.735 (+6%)	725.7
1894	NY1	NL	138	574	124	176	23	11	4	77	36	39	35	0.307	.309 (-1%)	.379 (-5%)	.435 (-7%)	.814 (-6%)	-786.0
1895	NY1	NL	39	167	38	43	6	2	1	12	14	7	9	0.257	.296 (-13%)	.361 (-17%)	.399 (-16%)	.761 (-17%)	-526.6
1895	CIN	NL	56	228	52	61	8	6	1	28	19	22	14	0.268	.296 (-10%)	.361 (-5%)	.399 (-8%)	.761 (-7%)	-526.6
1896	CIN	NL	122	521	120	177	24	9	1	52	53	41	29	0.340	.290 (+17%)	.354 (+11%)	.387 (+10%)	.741 (+10%)	1128.4
1897	CIN	NL	95	387	71	103	17	1	1	41	22	29	17	0.266	.291 (-9%)	.354 (-8%)	.387 (-17%)	.741 (-12%)	-896.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	63	161	190	59	21
3B	1	0	0	1	0
OF	791	1678	116	153	25

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1890	PHI	2B	4	12	9	4	2
1890	PHI	OF	96	202	23	24	4
1890	PIT	OF	31	80	2	8	1
1891	ML3	OF	35	70	8	7	3
1892	CIN	3B	1	0	0	1	0
1892	CIN	OF	14	12	2	0	1
1892	NY1	2B	59	149	181	55	19
1892	NY1	OF	30	45	5	5	0
1893	NY1	OF	135	278	19	29	2
1894	NY1	OF	138	265	17	20	3
1895	NY1	OF	39	77	8	8	2
1895	CIN	OF	56	135	8	16	2
1896	CIN	OF	122	290	13	21	3
1897	CIN	OF	95	224	11	15	4